Job Description
Space and Facilities Specialist I U.S. Courts - 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $54,920 - $89,257 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Space allocation Internal controls Customer service Word processing Spreadsheets High school diploma or GED Facility maintenance management Productivity software Full Job Description Summary The Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama is comprised of over 50 professional staff providing administrative and operational support to 15 federal judges located across 5 geographical divisions covering 31 counties. The District enjoys a friendly and talented staff, an interesting and evolving workload, and collegial agency relationships across the U.S. Government. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties This position is organized in the Administrative section of the U.S. District Court Clerk's Office, with responsibilities focused on day-to-day building management issues, space planning, and facilities projects. The incumbent performs activities which include ensuring compliance with appropriate guidelines and policies and service as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The incumbent must have a working knowledge of the guidelines, policies, procedures, and typical internal controls related to space and facilities and act as a resource to local staff on policy compliance matters. Travel between the geographical divisions is necessary to identify needs, monitor projects, and participate in meetings. Limited situational telework may be available per policy at the discretion of the Clerk of Court.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor, coordinate, and react to day-to-day facilities management issues, which may involve structures, building systems, grounds, parking, security, and space planning. Evaluate and monitor performance of custodial and other contractors to clarify contract requirements, ensure compliance, and resolve conflicts. Identify and maintain lists of vendors and sources of supply for building services. Assist in drafting specifications, solicitations, statements of work and requests for qualifications/proposals in coordination with procurement staff. Monitor and oversee less complex space and facility project work as the COR, when applicable. Assess, document, prioritize, and respond to project problems. Liaison with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) to ensure efficient operation of court spaces. Plan and execute emergency and occupant safety drills and testing, as directed. Maintain and submit associated documentation. Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy, the U.S. Courts Design Guide (USCDG), and the court's internal controls, procedures, and policies. Perform other duties, as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a minimum of two years of specialized experience that includes progressive responsibility in building maintenance, tenant alterations, and construction projects to establish a proficiency in the policies, procedures, and best practices of space and facilities management. Experience with government space and facilities regulations is preferred. Other Requirements:
The incumbent must be detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills; able to communicate accurately, effectively, and timely with colleagues, senior executives, and across agencies; and skilled in the use of automated systems and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Education Applicants must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent. A college degree is preferred. Additional information Positions with the United States District Court Clerk's Office are Excepted Service appointments. Excepted service appointments are at-will and can be terminated with or without cause by the Clerk of Court. The U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A generous benefits package is available and includes: Paid annual leave (13-26 days, depending on federal service accrued) Paid sick leave (13 days) Paid holidays (11 days) Retirement benefits (e.g., immediate matching contributions in the Thrift Savings Plan) Optional participation in Federal Employees' Health Benefits, supplemental Dental and Vision Insurance, and Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position. Required Documents a cover letter; a resume; a list of professional references; and a completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO 78). See 'How to Apply' for instructions. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Interested applicants must submit four (4) items combined into a single PDF:
a cover letter; a resume; a list of professional references; and a completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO 78). Submit materials electronically to . Hard copies and faxed copies of applications will not be accepted. Agency contact information Human Resources Email Address US District Court, Northern District of Alabama Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse 1729 5th Avenue North 35203 1729 5th Avenue North, AL 35203 US Next steps Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Overview Accepting applications Posted this month • Apply by 06/19/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 19, 2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Birmingham, AL No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $54,920 - $89,257 per year The actual starting salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Pay scale & grade CL 26 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 1640 Facility Operations Services Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number ALND 26-11
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